The Ultimate Exfoliating Scrub Recipe
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil (or any other oil of your choice)
Sugar (white or brown)
Unscented Soap, grated (or you can use melt-and-pour soap)
Mixing bowl and spoon
Ice cube tray or alternative mold.
Instructions:
– Mix the oil and grated soap together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 10-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the soap is fully melted.
– Continue until the soap is completely dissolved into the oil. Add essential oils or other seasonal ingredients if desired.
– Gradually add the sugar, stirring continuously to combine.
– Quickly transfer the mixture into your chosen mold and allow it to set (placing it in the freezer will speed up this process).
Melt-and-Pour Soap Alternative: Feel free to substitute any melt-and-pour soap of your choice instead of using grated soap.
Pour the mixture into your mold. Once the scrub has hardened, remove it from the mold. Cut into smaller cubes if your mold is on the larger side.
Store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use them. When it’s time, take a few cubes into the shower and crush them lightly in your hands under warm water before applying to your body.
Brown sugar will gently buff away dry skin, while granulated sugar provides a more intense polishing action. Just be sure to use a gentle touch on sensitive areas, and avoid the face and neck when using larger-grained scrubs.
Coffee Grounds
Coffee is a powerhouse of caffeine, alkaloids, magnesium, and iron, making it an effective deodorizer, exfoliant, and acne-fighter.
Instructions:
– Combine coffee grounds and fresh milk in a 2:1 ratio and mix well.
– Cleanse your skin, then apply the mixture and gently massage for 20-30 minutes.
– Rinse with water.
Honey and Brown Sugar
Honey is packed with beneficial nutrients and boasts antibacterial and moisturizing properties. Brown sugar is a rich source of vitamins, calcium, potassium, and iron, making it an excellent skin nourisher and exfoliant.
Instructions:
– Mix brown sugar and honey in a 1:3 ratio.
– Shower as usual, then apply the mixture to your skin. Using your fingers, gently massage in circular motions for about 15 minutes.
– Rinse with water.
Coconut Oil and Sea Salt
Sea salt is rich in minerals that help maintain the skin’s moisture balance, protect the skin, and prevent signs of aging. Coconut oil provides moisture and helps remove dead skin cells.
Instructions:
– Combine coconut oil and sea salt in a 1:2 ratio. For enhanced exfoliating action, add 2-3 drops of lemon juice.
– After showering, dry off, and then apply the mixture to your skin. Using your fingertips, gently massage in circular motions for about 15 minutes.
– Rinse with water.
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